Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved in your community, make new friends, learn
new things and make a difference - by volunteering!
Attention Students!
Expand your educational
experience and build the
strength of your college
application by volunteering in our camp programs.
This will give you the
opportunity to serve others
and:
• Demonstrate social
responsibility
• Build your ability to
influence change in the
quality of life of others
• Gain an understanding of the uniqueness of the
individuals you serve
• Appreciate diversity and a broader concept of
“community”
• Advance in personal growth and value development
Give and watch yourself grow!
For volunteer applications and information:
Jen Whalen: [email protected]
Partners & Co-Sponsors
United Cerebral Palsy
of the North Bay
™
UCP of the North Bay believes that individuals with
even the most challenging disabilities have the right to
quality education and transition services; integrated
employment opportunities with competitive wages and
career opportunities; and accessible recreation programs.
Our primary services are: Education, Transition Services,
Social Enterprise Employment Programs, Supported
Employment and Recreation Services, spanning Sonoma,
Napa and Solano Counties. Please visit our websites:
www.ucpnb.org
www.cypress-school.org
www.goneforgooducpnb.com
www.oadsucpnb.org
www.winebev.com
Mission Statement
“To enhance the quality of life of
people with cerebral palsy and other
disabilities, their families,
and their communities.”
Jen Whalen
Recreation Director
Phone: 707-338-2584
Fax: 707-559-2466
[email protected]
www.ucpnb.org
Contact Jen for more camp
information or to discuss 1:1
staffing needs.
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE
of the North Bay
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United Cerebral Palsy
of the North Bay
2015
Play Without
Limits
“Cycle Without Limits” Bike Camps
Cypress Summer Program
Camp Cazadero
“Cycle Without Limits” Camp. An instructional program
that teaches children with disabilities how to ride
conventional two-wheeled bicycles without the use of
training wheels. With a high rate of success, “Cycle
Without Limits” Bike Camp provides important physical
activity, builds self-esteem and develops skills that will last
for years. The summer session of “Cycle Without Limits”
includes swimming and outdoor play.
Cypress Summer Program serves school-aged children
(ages 5-22) with autism and other disabilities. The 10-day
sessions operate between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm when
summer school is out. Cypress Summer Program is a
positive adaptive behavior and community-based
program with a 1:2 staff/camper ratio offering swimming,
hiking, bowling and other recreation activities.
Camp Cazadero is a weekend overnight camp for adults
with disabilities.This camp is located northwest of Santa
Rosa in the rolling hills north of the Russian River.
Programs include swimming, hiking, music, art, and
traditional campfire activities.The program provides
environmental education, physical exercise, and social
opportunities. The camp serves both ambulatory and
non-ambulatory adults.
Session I: June 8-19, 2015
Session II: August 3-14, 2015
Location: Each day starts at
Cypress School in Petaluma
Cost: $950.00 per session
“Cycle Without Limits” Winter Bike Camp
Dates: January 16-19, 2015
(includes an optional Extra Practice/Refresher Day on Saturday, February 7, 2015)
Location: Sonoma State University Gym, Rohnert Park
Cost: $300.00
“Cycle Without Limits” Summer
Bike/Swim Camp
Date: June 15-19, 2015
Location: Sonoma State
University Gym & Pool, Rohnert
Park
Costs: • Bike & Swim Day Camp:
$425.00
(includes Outdoor Play)
• Bike Camp: $300.00
• Swim Camp: $75.00
Camp Kaos
Camp Kaos is a four-day camp
for school-age children with
disabilities. Camp Kaos utilizes youth
volunteers under the direction of
experienced staff. The schedule
includes games, arts and crafts,
nature activities, boating, rides on
the carousel, and train rides.
Dates: August 4-7, 2015
Location: Howarth Park,
Santa Rosa
Cost: $200.00
Friday Night Dances & Activities
Dates: Held throughout the year (check websites for dates)
Cost: $5 per person at the door
Locations:
WineBev Services
500 Technology Way
Napa, CA 94558
Elks Lodge #901
2105 S. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Dates: May 29-31, 2015
Location: Cazadero, California
Cost: $300.00
Contact Jen Whalen to
discuss 1:1 staffing needs.
Adventure Trips
Kayaking & Rafting
In partnership with ETC
(Environmental
Traveling
Companions), we provide
outdoor adventure activities
that includes sea kayaking
and white water rafting.
All activities are accessible for ambulatory/non-ambulatory
children and adults with developmental disabilities.
For more information: www.ucpnb.org/recreation/adventure-trips.
Boost Camp
Boost Camp is a five-week Conductive Education
movement program for children
with physical disabilities. This
intensive movement therapy
program teaches skills to help
children increase mobility in order
to live a more independent life.
Dates: June 29 - July 31, 2015
Location: Rincon Valley
Christian School, Santa Rosa
Contact: Katie Lightfoot
[email protected]
707-569-4412
www.boostcamp.org
Life Without Limits:
Recreation Academy
Recreation is the heart and soul of UCP of the
North Bay. Our camps are made up of a variety of
ages and abilities. We believe recreation activities
provide a meaningful experience and have a profound
effect on campers and their families.
Each camp concludes with an awards ceremony: a
traditional camp closure presentation and a time to
recognize, reflect on, and embrace all the good things
that have come from the camp experience.
Two additional awards
for each of our six
camps are presented
at a special Recreation
Program Academy Awards
Banquet each August:
Best Attitude Award
“Life Without Limits”
Award